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Set in Atkinson, Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson Health Care Center provides exceptional healthcare in Jefferson County. They offer a comprehensive range of clinical programs, both short-term and long-term, designed to cater to the diverse needs of their patients. Their expertise allows them to execute specialized programs in subacute and wound care, ensuring the patients receive the highest quality of treatment. Moreover, the center recognizes the importance of addressing not just physical, but also mental and emotional needs.
With a capacity of 87 beds, offering both private and semi-private rooms, the center caters to a variety of preferences. In addition to their regular services, they also provide specialized care in memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Furthermore, the center boasts on-site radiology, dental, and podiatry services, ensuring that residents receive comprehensive and convenient healthcare. Fort Atkinson Health Care Center may be small in size, but its commitment to excellent service makes it a shining example in the realm of nursing home care.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 97th out of 172 homes in Wisconsin. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 14m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 43m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 70%Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is legally operated by Bedrock Hcs At Atkinson Llc, and administrated by Benny Waknin.
In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WI Average | vs. WI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 128 | 12 | This facility has 967% more total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (128 vs. WI avg 12).↑ 967% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 42.7 | 4 | This facility has 968% more deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (42.7 vs. WI avg 4).↑ 968% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025, identified deficiencies related to the facility’s failure to thoroughly investigate a complaint involving missing laptops and to provide staff education to prevent further misappropriation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies across multiple areas including resident care, medication management, infection control, staffing, and safety, with some findings involving immediate jeopardy that was later resolved. Inspectors frequently cited issues with investigation and follow-up of complaints, inadequate supervision, medication errors, infection prevention program shortcomings, and insufficient staffing levels. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including cases of medication delays, abuse allegations, and failure to protect residents from harm, but enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance, with some corrective actions taken after immediate jeopardy findings, but overall deficiencies have persisted over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Wisconsin average 27.3
Wisconsin average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 131 citations resulted from standard inspections; 93 of 131 resulted from complaint investigations; and 17 of 131 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
456% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
567% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
42% worse than Wisconsin average
7% better than Wisconsin average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
237 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 0 | 21 | 4,607 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,779 | 91 | 99% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,303 | 87 | 95% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 579 | 72 | 78% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 552 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 60 | 65% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 366 | 45 | 49% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 248 | 31 | 34% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 156 | 22 | 24% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 71 | 10 | 11% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 21 | 23% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 8% | 1.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 2.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
170% higher than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
45% more fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
4
504% more payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
5 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jul 23, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 25, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Apr 25, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 16, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.2
12% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.7
16% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.2%
20% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
34% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
80% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.6%
94% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
14% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.2%
18% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.1%
8% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.1%
6% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
60.2%
31% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
42% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.7%
22% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
36.5%
28% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
31Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Fort Atkinson Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #79 / 177Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 177 homes in Wisconsin. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Wisconsin average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Atkinson's city center to Fort Atkinson Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.03 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Fort Atkinson Dialysis)
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Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
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The legal owner and operator of Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is Bedrock Hcs At Atkinson Llc.
Fort Atkinson Health Care Center has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Fort Atkinson Health Care Center's occupancy is 34%.
Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in WI.
Benny Waknin is the administrator of Fort Atkinson Health Care Center.
Fort Atkinson Health Care Center has 87 beds.
(920) 563-5533 will put you in contact with the team at Fort Atkinson Health Care Center.
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